gusty

as in windy
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in

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Adjective
  • Several factors impacted the Red Bull car since the track was windy and faced high temperatures.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • However, Knox and his collaborators have become the foremost research group in the world documenting windy conditions and large inflatable structures.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • This linen-blend duo includes breezy trousers and a relaxed-fit top—wear them together for an effortlessly cool plane outfit, or mix and match with other vacation staples.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
  • The collection is chock full of floaty dresses, breezy kaftans, and airy separates, hand-crafted in India within a family-run workshop.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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